Agricultural Engineering and Infrastructure Specialist

Vacancy: Agricultural Engineering and Infrastructure Specialist

World Bank Project: Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP)

ADT Project Consulting GmbH is an innovative and reliable German consulting firm that focuses on technical assistance and international projects in the areas of livestock, agriculture, veterinary & food safety, agribusiness and rural development. Since 1995 we have been working for governments, development agencies, public institutions as well as for enterprises and organisations in the agriculture and food industry in more than 60 countries (see www.adtproject.de). Main clients are the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), EU EuropeAid and other EU programmes, GIZ, FAO, USAID, WB and other public donors as well as private organisations/companies.

Project objectives

The objective of this assignment is to provide technical support for development appropriate

and practical feedlot models in FSRP Project counties. This will be undertaken within the

framework of the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP). The Consulting services will include provision of technical support to the national and county level FSRP implementing agencies and other designated stakeholders in establishment of feedlots. The assignment entails design of appropriate model, provide structured technical support and backstopping. This will involve:

1)    The Consultants will also identify and propose viable business models and investment opportunities that can attract private sector and development partner investment into the feedlot systems

2)    Engaging communities through participatory and inclusive approaches to enhance ownership and adoption.

The assignment is expected to last for a duration of 9 months. The project is financed by the World Bank and the Government of Kenya.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of MSc in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field from a university/institution recognized in Kenya.
• At least 12 years’ general experience in designing agricultural facilities, particularly feedlots, with a focus on infrastructure optimization and proficiency in software and knowledge of environmental and waste management practices.
• At least 8 years’ specific experience in designing & implementing agricultural engineering infrastructure, designing and managing water infrastructure with communities

We are committed to gender equality and strongly encourage women to apply.